Department of Planning and Development

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703-324-1380 TTY 711
12055 Government Center Parkway
Fairfax, VA 22035
Tracy Strunk
Director

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Noise - Issues and Resources

General Noise

The current Noise Ordinance is contained in Chapter 108.1 of the County Code. To learn more about the Noise Ordinance applicability, enforcement, and how to make a complaint, please visit the Fairfax County Noise Ordinance webpage.

Airport Noise

The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority operates 24-hour noise complaint telephone centers for both Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and Washington Dulles International Airport. In addition, complaints may be registered on-line through the Airport Authority's Airscene system:

If you are unsure of the source of the noise, call either of the above numbers.

FAA Releases Results of Neighborhood Environmental Survey (NES) on Aircraft Noise

On January 13, 2021, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released the results of its Neighborhood Environmental Survey (NES), a nationwide survey regarding annoyance related to civil aircraft noise. The research could potentially inform future federal aircraft noise policies.

The FAA will not make any policy determinations until it has considered public and other stakeholder input and other research needed to improve their understanding of the effects of aircraft noise exposure on communities.

Additional Information

Airport Noise Contours

Airport noise contours are a graphical representation of projected noise exposure levels associated with aircraft operations in areas adjacent to an airport. 

Comprehensive Plan Noise Policy

Comprehensive Plan policy relating to transportation-generated noise issues can be found in both the Policy Plan and the Area Plan volumes.

Noise Basics

In its simplest form, noise can be defined as undesired sound.

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Federal Aviation Administration

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority   

Virginia Department of Transportation

Federal Highway Administration

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